Cuttack: The Orissa high court has recorded significant headway in Rs 496-crore Branch Storm Water Channel project, a key anti-flooding initiative for Cuttack, with final design approvals now secured and tendering set to begin by mid-June.Monitoring the progress of the project on Thursday, a two-judge bench, comprising Justices K R Mohapatra and V Narasingh, took…
Bhubaneswar: The transport department issued fines amounting to Rs 9.6 crore against 17,800 traffic violators on the first day of the 10-day special enforcement drive that began on Saturday.The campaign was launched following a surge in accidents and fatalities across Odisha. State police data shows that 6,483 people died in road accidents in 2025, a…
शिवसेना उद्धव गुट की पूर्व सांसद प्रियंका चतुर्वेदी लगातार प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी के उस भाषण पर तंज कस रही हैं, जिसमें पीएम ने जनता से WFH (वर्क फ्रॉम होम) और सोना न खरीदने की अपील की है. यूबीटी नेता प्रियंका चतुर्वेदी ने एक और एक्स पोस्ट कर लिखा, “12 मई को असम के मुख्यमंत्री के…
The bench also pointed to a steady rise in PILs filed by citizens alleging official inaction Cuttack: The state govt’s implementation of its ‘no tolerance’ policy towards encroachments on public land has been low, Orissa high court observed recently even as it disposed of a PIL relating to alleged inaction on the issue in Keonjhar…
Today, summon your adventurous spirit but blend it with a dash of patience to sidestep frustration from slight detours. You might encounter some friction in your relationships; choose harmony over heated debates. At your job, zero in on one standout talent instead of spreading yourself too thin. Courage rises, and it surprises even you. Mars…
NEW DELHI: Talking in Parliament on Monday about the “unprecedented challenges” being faced by India because of the West Asia conflict, PM Modi underlined the country’s opposition to attacks on citizens and energy and transport infrastructure, and said strikes on commercial ships and obstacles to international trade are unacceptable.Modi said that as far as diplomacy…
Berhampur: The additional sessions judge’s court in Paralakhemundi on Wednesday sentenced a 38-year old man from Andhra Pradesh to rigorous life imprisonment for strangling his 26-year-old wife at their rented accommodation in a village under Gurandi police station limits of Gajapati district seven years ago.Judge Bibhu Prasad Panda has also slapped a fine Rs 17,500…
UAE Car Insurance: Third-Party or Comprehensive? The Decision That Could Cost You Thousands As car ownership continues to rise across the UAE along with repair costs, extreme weather risks and high-value vehicles, one question keeps surfacing among residents: Should you choose comprehensive insurance or stick to basic third-party cover? The difference is not just technical,…
Odisha’s decision to permit liquor sales in tetra packs has ignited a political firestorm. The opposition BJD decries the move as unethical and harmful to youth, while the ruling BJP labels these accusations hypocritical, asserting the policy originated under the previous BJD government. The debate intensifies over excise revenue and the accessibility of new liquor…
As the day unfolds, soothing celestial energies lighten the atmosphere, fostering connections with those who care about you. Channel this supportive vibe into finishing your work projects and adhering to your study schedule. It’s a good time to watch your spending carefully and consider ways to enhance your savings, perhaps with a little help from…
